Xystrologa grenadella
(Walsingham, 1897)
Xystrologa grenadella is a small in the Tineidae. It has been documented as an pest in greenhouse environments in southern Florida, USA and Germany. The is native to the West Indies, with type locality in Grenada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xystrologa grenadella: //ˌzɪs.troʊˈloʊ.ɡə ˌɡɹɛn.əˈdɛl.ə//
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Habitat
Greenhouses; native range in West Indian environments
Distribution
Native to Grenada, West Indies; established in southern Florida, USA and Germany
Diet
Cultivated greenhouse plants
Ecological Role
pest in greenhouse agriculture
Human Relevance
Documented pest of cultivated greenhouse plants; established in commercial greenhouse operations in North America and Europe
More Details
Invasion History
First documented outside native range in southern Florida and Germany greenhouse facilities; mechanism of introduction unknown
Taxonomic Note
Originally described as Setomorpha grenadella by Walsingham in 1897; later transferred to Xystrologa